declination




declination - noun

  • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
  • a downward slope or bend
  • (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere
  • a polite refusal of an invitation
  • declination - thesaurus

    dec   declension   decline   declivity   descent   downslope   fall   regrets